New monthly games for the Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey with Mississippi Lottery joins us to tell us more about the newest games for the month of November.
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Pet of the Week: Park is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us in studio is Katie King…
Scott Colom holds rally in Jackson Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Democratic Senate Candidate Scott Colom says he expects to win Mississippi’s razor-thin Senate race. As of midday Wednesday, 95.6% of votes had been counted. Colom narrowly…
CTA bus stop moved to new location at Edgewater Mall
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Effective Sunday, November 8th, 2026, the new bus stop and fare zone for the Edgewater Mall will be located on the east side of Murphy USA Gas station in the mall’s north parking lot. The former bus…
Secretary of State Michael Watson releases election update
Secretary of State Michael Watson has shared an update on the 2026 general election in Mississippi. In his statement, Secretary Watson said: I wanted to take a minute to update everyone on the current status of our election process. Since…
Pearl River County residents cast vote in alcohol sales referendum
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Residents in Pearl River County got to decide whether to allow the sales of alcoholic liquors in the county. Residents were to vote for coming out from under the dry law in Pearl River County…
Unofficial results send Hancock County sheriff’s race to runoff election
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A crowded field of seven candidates competed for the position of Hancock County Sheriff. Those candidates are Tommy Bethea, Jace Favre, Kyle Malley, Eddie Peterson, Channing Reynolds, Michael Seal, and Josh Stroud. Election officials spent the…
Democrat candidate Scott Colom discusses Senate election
By BILL BARROW and SOPHIE BATES The Associated Press has not called Scott Colom’s race against Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. But Colom said Wednesday that outstanding ballots will go his way. “Unlike all the people across the country that might…
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith releases statement regarding election
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith has released a statement regarding her race against Democrat Scott Colom for the U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi. Currently, the race is too close to call. In her statement, Campaign Manager Jake Monssen said: "Mississippians turned…
Election 2026: November 3rd General Election Results
South Mississippians went to the polls Tuesday to vote in several key races. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across…
Discussing the 2026 midterm elections
Howie Morgan with Election Impact Group joins us in studio to talk about the 2026 midterm elections.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Hancock County Sheriff’s Race heading to a runoff
According to unofficial results from the Hancock County Circuit Clerk's Office, the Hancock County Sheriff's Race is heading to a runoff election. Unofficial results show that Eddie Peterson received 4,790 votes or 29.27 percent of the vote, and Tommy Bethea…
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Hancock County residents vote IN FAVOR of school bond issue
According to unofficial results from the Hancock County Circuit Clerk's Office, residents have voted in favor of the Bay Waveland School District bond issue. Yes: 3, 624 No: 1, 757 To learn more about the referendum and what it means…
WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard at Mike Ezell watch party
Tonight, Representative Mike Ezell is on the Coast. News 25’s Megan Fayard is in Pascagoula with updates from Ezell’s watch party where his supporters have gathered.
Local students celebrate Harrison County heritage through project
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students from two South Mississippi school districts are teaming up to bring local history to life! The project, called ‘Living Life Local’, feature gifted…
Pascagoula High hosts annual Veterans Day Luncheon
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Veterans in South Mississippi are getting a special thank you this Friday. The Pascagoula High School choral department is hosting its annual Veterans Program and Lunch…
ELECTION 2026: Incumbent Mike Ezell wins Fourth Congressional District race
Incumbent Mike Ezell has won the fourth congressional district race. He defeats Democrat candidate Jeffrey Hulum III and Independent Carl Boyanton. Ezell won with 60,139 votes. Hulum III received 38, 784 votes. Boyanton received 2, 685.
City of Moss Point hosting public meeting on I-10 projects
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is asking for the public input on the I-10 redevelopment plan and complete streets project. The date…
Hospice of Light Ceremony at Singing River Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System’s Hospice of Light will be hosting their annual tree planting ceremony this week. The ceremony takes place on the…
Mississippi Aquarium holding ‘Let’s Get ArtSea’ class
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Nicole Martz from the Mississippi Aquarium joins us for ‘Let’s Get ArtSea,’ to share some creative ideas to make your Thanksgiving table extra…
Update on 2026 Mississippi absentee voting
Mississippi election officials say more than 116,000 absentee ballots have already been returned ahead of Election Day. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, more than 123,000 absentee ballots were…
Change in polling location for residents of Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for residents of Gautier, if your voting location is the Church of God on Gautier-Vancleave Road, you have a new spot to…
Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle
By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the first such U.S. death in a year. The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to…
Alabama man arrested on aggravated trafficking charges in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Harrison County on one count of aggravated trafficking. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Taurus Bush of Alabama on the charge following a seizure of ten pounds of methamphetamine…
Powerball jackpot on the rise
The Powerball jackpot now tops $793 million. No one matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. The next drawing is tonight (11/2). The cash option would be about $340 million. After a 24 percent federal tax, that amount would…
Beauty with a Heart Foundation giving back to local kids this holiday season
The holiday season is all about giving. One local effort is working to make Christmas extra special for children in need. Beauty with a Heart…
Gulf Coast Veterans Parade set to roll in D’Iberville
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Veterans Day is right around the corner. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is getting ready to honor the brave men and women who have served…
Kicking off Heat for the Holidays contest
How would you like to win a brand-new heating and air conditioning system for your home? Geiger Heating and Air is teaming up with Day & Night Heating and…
El-Sayed’s primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, COREY WILLIAMS and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers as Democratic tensions boiled over days before…
Election 2026: November 3rd General Election
South Mississippians will be heading to the polls Tuesday morning. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across coastal counties on…
Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater
By AMY TAXIN A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are…
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at rally in Tupelo in support of Scott Colom
TUPELO, Miss. (WXXV)- Former President Bill Clinton was in Mississippi Friday to campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom ahead of midterms. The president delivered a 40-minute…
Singing River Electric employees raise funds for breast cancer awareness
Employees at Singing River Electric are giving back to the Coast in a big way. Each October, employees raise funds in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness…
Singing River Health System recognizes nurse with Clinical Courage Award
The Singing River Health System is recognizing one of their emergency department nurses. Jacob Paulk is the latest recipient of the Clinical Courage Award. With less…
Gulfport Councilman hosting Ward 1 Senior Community Meeting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Councilman Kendal Buckner is inviting Ward 1 senior residents to a community meeting. This meeting is meant to share concerns, ask questions, and discuss any issues affecting them and their community. The Senior Community Meeting is…
Hancock High student recognized as 2026 Presidential Scholar
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Three Mississippi students have been named as 2026 Presidential Scholars, including one from the Coast. Bryson Soffra of Hancock High School takes that honor.…
$6 million grant awarded to Port Bienville project in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced a $6 million grant to construct an intermodal facility at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The Port…
Gulf Coast landmarks to light up teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Mississippi landmarks will be shining teal on November 2nd for Alzheimer’s Awareness campaign. This is an annual event where 1,750 sites worldwide shine teal to raise…
Ingalls Shipbuilding awards grants to local organizations
Ingalls Shipbuilding is awarding grants to nine local nonprofits and community-based organizations in Mississippi and Alabama. Of those grants, eight are staying in Mississippi. This is part of the…
Ocean Springs Fire Department working on boat improvements
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department took time to make improvements on their respond boat. The crew took on the project, installing non-slip decking to…
Ocean Springs High principal appointed to National Assessment Governing Board
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs High School Principal Dr. Jacob Dykes is being appointed to a high position. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has appointed…
Memorial Health System participates in EMS & Trauma Symposium
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Memorial Health System team took part in the inaugural EMS and Trauma Symposium. That event took place October 12 through the 14th in…
Coast Transit Authority offering alternate route during Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Transit Authority will be offering an alternate route during the Peter Anderson Festival in Ocean Springs. On November 7, Route…
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 helps clean up the community
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is giving thanks to the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133, the Running Roos giving back recently. The…
Staying safe while trick-or-treating
It is Halloween and while trick-or-treating can be a lot of fun, it’s also important to keep safety in mind. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Hanna Hendry joins us to share some…
Pascagoula Fire thanks community for participating in Haunted House
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Fire Department is thanking the public for coming out to their haunted house Thursday. This is the second year of the Stop, Drop, and Scream event where the firehouse transformed into a haunted house. Families…
Family Farm Day scheduled for November 1
Get ready for a day of family fun, farm-fresh experiences, and community connection! Family Farm Day is coming up with Coast Electric and Coast Connect. We’re getting a preview…
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church hosting All Saints Fall Festival
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Fall is in the air and excitement is building across the Coast. Ahead of the St. Thomas Fall Festival, we’re getting a sneak…
Fire crews respond to restaurant fire in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department responded to a restaurant fire Thursday morning. The call came in around 11:50 from the Popeyes on Frontage Road. Firefighters quickly…
Halloween events across South Mississippi
Halloween is Saturday, but the fun begins tonight! We’re taking a look at Halloween events taking place across the Coast today and tomorrow. Trunk or Treat at Smokin’ the Coast: October 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Point…
